When you’re watching your calorie intake, weighing your portion matters more than whether the cashews are labelled unsalted or oven-roasted: four products we looked at list 598–622 kcal per 100 g. A 25 g portion works out at 149.5–155.5 kcal; also consider the salt, ingredients and flavour, as these are separate from the energy content.
Would you like cashews with lunch or as a snack, while deciding for yourself how much to eat? The Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews; check the nutritional information for the specific product too.
If you’re watching your intake of added salt, check the ingredients list too: unsalted varieties can differ in the ingredients they use. For example, the AH and Jumbo products we looked at contain sunflower oil, while the PLUS product we checked lists cashews only.
Would you like to weigh out nuts to add to a sandwich, wrap or salad? Choose a flavour and preparation method that suit your lunch, and keep the nut portion separate from the rest of your meal.
First compare the amount you eat and the nutritional information on the label. Then decide separately whether you want unsalted nuts, a simple list of ingredients or a savoury seasoning.
A good fit if: you want a simple ingredients list; PLUS lists cashews as the only ingredient in the variety we checked.
Bear in mind: the label lists 598 kcal per 100 g; this variety is not a low-calorie option either.
A good fit if: you’re looking for fried nuts without added salt; the AH and Jumbo varieties we checked contain sunflower oil.
Bear in mind: the labels list 622 and 621 kcal per 100 g respectively. Unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free.
A good fit if: savoury flavour is your priority. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
Bear in mind: the Dutch Flink listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts gives 604 kcal and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g; this is a salted product.
| What to consider | What should you look for when buying? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion. Calculation: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If I want to know how much my snack adds to lunch while I’m working from home, I look at the amount I actually eat. About 42% of consumers put the energy content of a portion first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt content and see whether oil or seasonings appear in the ingredients list. | If I want to avoid added salt or choose a short ingredients list, I compare the label rather than just looking at the front of the pack. For about 25% of consumers, salt and ingredients are the deciding factors. |
| Flavour with lunch | Compare the preparation method and any seasonings; consider flavour separately from the calorie content. | If I’m adding nuts to lunch, I want a variety that goes with the rest of my meal. Lunch use and flavour are the deciding factors for about 17% of consumers. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how much you use and check that it can be sealed securely. Store nuts in a cool, dark, dry place. | I want to store an opened pack conveniently and choose an amount that suits how much I use. For about 16% of consumers, managing supplies and pack size are the main considerations. |
These terms describe the salt content or preparation method, not the total energy. The unsalted and oven-roasted varieties we checked still contain plenty of kcal per 100 g.
Check the nutritional information and ingredients list separately, and decide in advance how many grams you want to eat.
The packs we checked contain more than one 25 g portion. So the whole bag isn’t the same as the amount you’d eat with one lunch or as one snack.
Weigh out your portion first, then seal the rest securely.
The Duyvis product we checked has a lower figure on the label than the AH and Jumbo varieties, but it also lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. Energy and salt answer different questions when you’re choosing a product.
Choose according to your own priorities and compare both figures separately.
Nuts can lose quality if they aren’t sealed or stored properly, which could mean some go unused.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you use. Store opened nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a securely sealed container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum.
Worth considering if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashews. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil.
The AH Unsalted Cashews we checked are worth considering if you’re looking for a fried variety without added salt.
The 130 g Unsalted Cashews we checked are worth considering if you’re looking for an unsalted variety in a resealable pack.
The Unroasted Unsalted Cashews we checked are worth considering if you’re looking for a variety made with cashews only.
Lidl lists unsalted cashews and Way To Go! Unsalted Cashews.
The Dutch product page lists Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashews in a 250 g pack.
This Joybuy selection features oven-roasted, savoury-seasoned cashews for anyone keeping an eye on portion size and salt content.
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A good fit if you’re looking for oven-roasted, savoury-seasoned cashews and want to weigh out your own portion; this isn’t a low-calorie option.
The product description lists 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g, and says the cashews are oven-roasted without added fat or oil. It lists cashew, gluten/wheat and peanut as allergens; check the pack for information about the product you receive.
No. The four products with nutritional values we checked list 598–622 kcal per 100 g. Don’t consider them low-calorie products; the amount you weigh out determines how much energy your portion provides.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. For the PLUS product we checked, a 15 g portion works out as follows: 598 × 15 ÷ 100 = 89.7 kcal. This is a calculation example, not personal nutritional advice.
Weigh out an amount to add to your lunch, rather than treating the whole pack as one portion. The Voedingscentrum suggests lunch options including wholemeal bread, wraps with vegetables and beans, and salads.
Follow the instructions on the pack and store cashews in a cool, dark, dry place in a securely sealed container. For opened unsalted cashews, the Voedingscentrum gives six months in a kitchen cupboard as general storage advice; always follow product-specific instructions.
Cashews are an allergen, so check the allergen information and any warnings on the specific pack before buying. The product description for the Duyvis variety also lists gluten/wheat and peanut. Being unsalted or unroasted doesn’t change the presence of cashew.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specifically identified pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack.
